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6th February |
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Lewes Exiles |
Martin Carthy heads the list of the great and good of British folk music who
take a reduced fee to perform at The Royal Oak in Lewes, one of the
longest-running folk clubs in the country. This is due in large measure to
Vic & Tina Smith’s unswerving commitment to our native music, together with
co-resident musicians of the highest calibre, some or all of whom will be
performing on the night. |
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5th March |
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Paul Downes |
His astonishing guitar virtuosity continues to find new directions in varied
musical and theatrical collaborations but he is also the possessor of a fine
voice and a champion of the best contemporary songwriters. |
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2nd April |
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Ewan D. Rodgers |
Whether drawing on the singing tradition of his native Yorkshire or in his
distinctive take on American roots music, his assured vocal style and
multi-instrumental dexterity are a delight. He already has record contract,
unsurprising given his burgeoning local reputation. |
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7th May |
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Caroline Kendall |
Already with two self-penned albums to her name Caroline is currently
working on a long-cherished project to record a collection of traditional
songs from both sides of the Atlantic. During an Italian tour one local
review described her guitar technique as “incredible” and her voice as
“dizzyingly mind-boggling” - and it’s hard to disagree. |
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4th June |
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Laura Ward & The Risen Road |
Backed by some of the finest musicians on the local music scene Laura’s
knockout vocals do full justice to a broad range of material - from soulful
blues to traditional Irish ballads. |
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